Bicyclettes

[tylortakahisa]

FINALLY about to build up my new bike, its gunna be so sick!!!

Will post pics when I'm done

[GiZMO]

I kind of overestimated the durability of my tires && I totally skidded right through it after a couple hills....

I was wondering if you guys can recommend any good durable tires. Under $35 would be awesome, I'm a poor college student LOL

If money is a concern you should probably throw on brake, most $ is spent on tires and tubes.

Brings me a question, can anyone compare super slicks with armadillos? I know both are heavy.

e: do people counter randos rolling resistance by pumping over recommended psi?

[f50fan]

From my bikeforums SS/FG trolling days I heard the Serfas Seca Survivors were pretty good, long lasting tires for the money.

[40ozprophet]

I've had armadillos last longer than 9 months skidding through new york city. I'd put my trust in them.

[the Repeater]

If money is a concern you should probably throw on brake, most $ is spent on tires and tubes.

Brings me a question, can anyone compare super slicks with armadillos? I know both are heavy.

e: do people counter randos rolling resistance by pumping over recommended psi?

That doesn't work.

25's or 28's last a lot longer than 23's. Armadillo's are deadly in the rain.

If you insist on a skidderzzmaxxawesomzers tire, at least use a proper tire on the front by the same mfr. No sense having no grip at all on the front either, it's not subject to wear after all.

[selaviso]

I kind of overestimated the durability of my tires && I totally skidded right through it after a couple hills....

I was wondering if you guys can recommend any good durable tires. Under $35 would be awesome, I'm a poor college student LOL

get some thick slicks online. it will last you days (months)

[supleme crientele]

just got doored by the skilled, alert, considerate drivers of providence

as im laying on the ground

me: "FUCKING IDIOT"

her: "oh im an idiot?!"

yes, you are

[GiZMO]

That suuuucks. Too early for that shit

[Gecko]

Hope she's buying you a new wheel at least?

[supleme crientele]

That suuuucks. Too early for that shit

i know right, hadnt even had breakfast

yea, she said she would pay for the damgage so thats good at least. GIMME DAT HED3 lol

[Leeacto]

jeez. hope you're ok.

i got doored one time and i miraculously was fine. couple bruises but that's it. didn't even rip the gitman i was wearing.

[supleme crientele]

yea i was lucky and only got a few bruises too... but my moscots were not as fortunate. she said she would pay for them too though

[GiZMO]

Sure she may have been an asshole but a cooperative one. In cases like this do you request their insurance info or what right after it happens?

[supleme crientele]

well she (as well as two bystanders and me) called the police and an officer came and filled a report. She tried to give a few excuses and he basically said after hearing us both that it was her fault and she needs to pay for all damages. We exchanged info and Im gonna call her tomorrow to resolve the whole money situation. she had pretty much realized it was her fault by the end of the thing

so basically, call the cops and get the persons info. its their responsibility to look before opening their door into traffic so the driver is almost always accountable.

[the Repeater]

Glad you're fine. Usually doesn't work out as well.

Poorly built wheel.

[GiZMO]

You can tell by how it taco'd?

[Leeacto]

The cop didn't mess w/ you about not having a brake? I think in Chicago if they see you don't have one, it becomes your fault, even though a brake won't prevent you from getting doored.

[duce.]

^ that's gay as fuck.

yeah glad you're ok. did you get her insurance info? i milked $1800 from geico when i got doored..and my bike didn't look nearly as bad as that.

[supleme crientele]

no the cop was really chill. He barely even looked at my bike except for the wheel. I dont think providence has any brake laws

shit $1800? thats dope. tips for getting your monies worth?

also the wheel looks that bad because a passing car ran it over right after the initial collision. luckily it was just the wheel and no fork/frame. and not my feet which were like a foot away from the car wheels

[duce.]

oh gotcha. well i flipped over my bike and landed square on my ass in the middle of rush hour traffic (luckily people stopped lol). my friends told me i could get a lot of money from his insurance company so i did and had a claim adjuster come over like the next day. my frame was dented so he asked if i wanted to just have the frame replaced or have him take the whole bike and get a check. i chose the latter..he basically had me name off every part on the bike and how much i paid. i BS'd everything and at the end he asked, "So is $1,800 ok for everything?"

haha.

-edit-

just remembered, they comp'd me $1300 for the bike and $500 for physical injuries.

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

edit: that came off harsh. Anyways, the recent rash of injuries posted here is kinda alarming. Y'all need to stay safe out there.

[kicks79]

okay riding down the highway tonight and my crank arm decides to fall off.

Scared the shit out of me. Its hanging off my foot by the strap scraping on the road. Damn bracket bolt must have popped off somewhere on my last ride.

Definitely makes me happy i have a front brake for situations just like this.

[wayoutwest]

^^ scary. might put my brake back on.

anyone have shoe recommendations? Thinking about sambas, but I was wondering if you guys had suggestions for stiff shoes that look good with denim.

[GiZMO]

That's a good question. I've also been on the search. Sambas get a lot of love but I can't bring myself to jump on them.

As for brake issue I've been putting effort into swapping front wheel fir a machined one, I've got the brake but waiting for new fork to put my drops on the stem.

Kicks did you stop and put it back on? Wtf highway were you on? Wow!

[kicks79]

Nah i tried to put it back but it wouldn't stay longer than a few rotations. Didn't really feel like trying to get home on it

I had to call my friend to pick me up.

Just riding down the pacific highway near where i live. Its hectic during the day but at night its chill. Its probably not as big as US highways anyway ha ha

[baldy]

been riding with stan smiths and they feel gooooooood

[Leeacto]

sometimes I wear these, and they're actually awesome.

[lestat]

http://gothamist.com/2011/03/22/cops_ticketing_cyclists_in_central.php

this is getting ridiculous... getting bikers @ the bottom of a steep hill....

[GiZMO]

There's other shit these pigs should be worried about than motherfuckers in spandex at 6 in the morning. Technicalities are one thing, rolling through a light, but blatantly lying about a sign? 15mph is a joke.

[bluespring]

sometimes I wear these, and they're actually awesome.

word! i ride with those too. i personally think vans are the most comfy for city riding but breaks too fast with metal toe clips.